Real College Podcast

After an epic four month break, we are again mere students. In this episode of Real College Podcast, we hear from five stories about hiatuses and returns. First, Anna Adamson says enough brat summer and instead talks SCOTUS Summer. Sidney Hall examines the state of the North Loop neighborhood, followed by David Murphy’s dining hall food review. Matt Sullivan reports about UMN post encampments and last, Andrew Kicmol discloses the feelings of soon-to-be college graduates. 
 
SCOTUS Summer - Anna Adamson [0:38 - 7:49]
North Loop - Sidney Hall [7:50 - 12:56]
Sanford Dining Hall - David Murphy [12:57 - 18:32]
Post Encampments - Matt Sullivan [18:33 - 24:50]
Early Graduates - Andrew Kicmol [24:51 - 31:42]

August has been hot and heavy and we're into it. On Real College Podcast, we're showcasing our own kind of love, Minnesotan love. Sidney Hall analyzes our obsession with brat summer, and Matt Sullivan reports on what it takes to be Goldy the Gopher. Liam Nelson looks into how the UMN Men's Gymnastics team is handling their leave from the NCAA and Anna Adamson notices the rise of romance novels. Later, MK Fenstermaker hears how students feel about Tim Walz, and afterward, special guest Dan Hornsby reads an excerpt from his book 'Sucker'.
 
brat summer - Sidney Hall [0:08 - 5:33]
What Makes Goldy - Matt Sullivan [5:34 - 12:12]
Men's Gymnastics Club - Liam Nelson [12:13 - 15:17]
Tropes & Trifles - Anna Adamson [15:17 - 21:32]
Tim Walz, Major in Minnesota Nice - MK Fenstermaker [21:32 - 27:39]
Dan Hornsby - Sucker [27:42 - 33:36]

In this episode of Real College Podcast, we examine the fixed sights and sounds of the Twin Cities. MK Fenstermaker speaks with musicians playing in the parks, and afterward, Sidney Hall notes a slow, large shift in thrifting. Anna Adamson looks into the career of one of folk's greatest songwriters Joni Mitchell. Later, Liam Nelson explores the family behind the Stone Arch Bridge and Matt Sullivan looks beyond the violence in an artist's first solo exhibit. Lastly, Andrea Swensson reads an excerpt from her new book, Deeper Blues.
 
Music in the Park - MK Fenstermaker [0:00 - 6:23] 
Shift in Thrift - Sidney Hall [6:23 - 10:53] 
Joni Mitchell Music Fundamental - Anna Adamson [ 10:53 - 13:43] 
James J. Hill House - Liam Nelson [13:43 - 17:00]
Stargazer Exhibit - Matt Sullivan [17:01 - 22:47]
Deeper Blues - Andrea Swensson [22:50 - 33:07]

Welcome back to Real College Podcast, in this episode, we take a dive into pride explored through art. First, we look at Minnesota sports pride, the Timberwolves having one of the best seasons in decades, and spoke with their In-Arena Host, Jon Berry. Afterward, we hear from Blackout Improv, an all-black actor improv group. Then we’ve got a story about the evolution of LGBTQ+ representation, its start and transformation in movies and shows. Lastly, we check out the Walker Art Center’s exhibit showcasing Keith Haring’s legacy: Art is for Everybody. 0:25: Jon Berry - MaryKate Fenstermaker…

In this episode of Real College Podcast we look back at stories from our former reporter Emily Storm in her retrospective episode. Kicking us off we’ve got the Minneapolis Tattoo Convention and the spoils it held, then how Gen Z is being affected in the workplace. Afterwards, Emily reflects how holidays just don’t feel the same like they used to and why, then lastly she tracks the money trail of the UMN parking tolls. 
0:28 - Tattoo Convention
6:46 - Generations in the Workplace
12:34 - Why Do Holidays Feel Different
18:29 - Parking Tolls

In this episode of Real College Podcast, we remember Brandon Wetterlin, former host and managing editor, and some of his best RCP pieces. Digging through the treasure trove, first Brandon shares his love for the band New Order through a music fundamental, then we look at independent movie theaters, followed by his very first piece (my favorite), and lastly mayoral politics in Minneapolis. 
0:31 New Order Music Fundamental
4:49 Independent Theaters
14:52 The First Piece
24:45 Mayoral Politics

In this episode of Real College Podcast, we explore the factors behind the declining applicant pool for colleges and look to the Weisman Art Museum as they're showing a multifaceted spiritual performance, Waking the Oracle. We've also got a story for Sexual Assault Awareness Month as well as a review of up-and-comer Alfie Jukes' latest EP and a full interview with Japanese emo/breakcore artist Emma Aibara. 
1:08 - College Applicants - Matt Sullivan 
5:54 - Sexual Assault Awareness Month - MaryKate Fenstermaker
11:16 - Waking the Oracle - Anna Adamson15:26 - Sitting Pretty EP Review
15:26 - Sitting Pretty EP Review - Emily Storm
17:28 - Emma Aibara Interview - Brandon Wetterlin